What's the difference between set dressing and a prop? Between a costume accessory and a personal prop? As part of their study of set and prop design, class members engage in a series of activities that prepare them to design a prop for a character from the musical Oliver, and a set design for Fagin's den or Mr. Brown's house.

Concepts

props, stage directions, plays, elements of design, costume design

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask individuals to examine images of sets and props for another stage play or musical available online and then respond to the questions of Worksheet 6

Classroom Considerations

• Familiarity with Sam Holcroft's The Wardrobe and Lionel Bart's musical Oliver! would be advantageous but not required
• Presumes class members have a basic knowledge of stagecraft and set design elements

Pros

• Designers must incorporate theatre terminology in their presentations to demonstrate their understanding of set design and considerations
• The 26-page packet includes links to helpful websites and other online resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a